Course Syllabus

Course Welcome to Statistics B! This course is designed to follow Statistics A. It

Description continues with the concepts that were taught last semester. You will learn
the other side of statistics, probability. In statistics, you learned how to
make assumptions about an entire population based on a sample. In
probability, you will learn how to make predictions about a sample based
on knowing about the population.

Course This discipline is an introduction to the study of probability, interpretation

Objectives of data, and fundamental statistical problem solving. Mastery of this
academic content will provide students with a solid foundation in
probability and facility in processing statistical information.

1.0 Students solve probability problems with finite sample spaces

by using the rules for addition, multiplication, and complementation
for probability distributions and understand the simplifications that
arise with independent events.
2.0 Students know the definition of conditional probability and use
it to solve for probabilities in finite sample spaces.
3.0 Students demonstrate an understanding of the notion of discrete
random variables by using this concept to solve for the
probabilities of outcomes, such as the probability of the occurrence
of five or fewer heads in 14 coin tosses.
4.0 Students understand the notion of a continuous random
variable and can interpret the probability of an outcome as the area
of a region under the graph of the probability density function
associated with the random variable.
5.0 Students know the definition of the mean of a discrete
random variable and can determine the mean for a particular
discrete random variable.
6.0 Students know the definition of the variance of a discrete
random variable and can determine the variance for a particular
discrete random variable.
7.0 Students demonstrate an understanding of the standard
distributions (normal, binomial, and exponential) and can use the
distributions to solve for events in problems in which the
distribution belongs to those families.
8.0 Students determine the mean and the standard deviation of a
normally distributed random variable.

Course Students are expected to read materials, ask questions, and complete all
Policies and assignments in a timely manner. All work will be submitted online using
Procedures the drop box or document sharing tools.
 Calculators are allowed and encouraged for all assignments. Students should
show work that demonstrates full understanding of the concepts, not just an
ability to plug numbers into a calculator or computer system. Student work must
be done independently unless specifically stated otherwise. Plagiarism will not
be tolerated.

This course does not require a textbook. All of the course materials w online so
reliable Internet access is imperative.

Students should expect to spend 10 - 12 hours per unit to complete the reading
online activities, discussions, assignments, studying, and extra Attendance during
specific times are not required but students need to structure their own time to
learn content and complete assignments.

Students are expected to use email or the online discussion forums to questions
about the course content, assignments, deadlines, technical problems, etc. (Do
not hesitate to ask!) Additionally, students should review questions from other
students and answer them if possible. The course where interaction between
classmates will enrich the learning process.

Parents will be notified via progress reports throughout the semester.

Additionally, parents are encouraged to follow their child's progress b reviewing
their work and online gradebook. Parents may contact the instructor by email to
ask questions about their child's progress or course expectations.

No textbooks will be required for this course.

Textbook(s)

In addition to assignments and tests, students are expected to read all materials,
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do all practice problems, and follow all links to off-site simulations and
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activities. Grading will be based on assignments, participation, exams, and the
final project.

25% Assignments (10 points each)

10% Class Participation including unit discussions
50% Exams (20 points for unit quizzes, 30 for midterm, 50 for final)
15% Project (50 points)

A 94 - 100% C 74 - 76%
A- 90 - 93% C- 70 - 73%
B+ 87 - 89% D+ 67 - 69%
B 84 - 86% D 64 - 66%
B- 80 - 83% D- 60 - 63%
C+ 77 - 79% F 59% and below